Jeff Vasishta, Author at Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Breaking Free from Mortgage Rate Whiplash: Your Guide to Smart Home Buying

Breaking Free from Mortgage Rate Whiplash: Your Guide to Smart Home Buying In recent years, homebuyers have increasingly found themselves in the throes of “mortgage rate whiplash” — a phenomenon characterized by dramatic and unpredictable fluctuations in mortgage interest rates. For those navigating the home-buying process, these changes can be both anxiety-inducing and financially impactful. […]

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Trump Hints at Ending Government Control of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae

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Title: Trump Hints at Ending Government Control of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae In a move with significant implications for the U.S. housing market, former President Donald Trump has recently suggested re-evaluating the government’s long-standing control of the mortgage giants, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. As key players in the nation’s housing finance system, these

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Redfin’s Forecast: Another Voice in the Rising Chorus of Housing Market Skeptics

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Redfin’s Forecast: Another Voice in the Rising Chorus of Housing Market Skeptics In the latest development within the world of real estate, Redfin, the Seattle-based real estate brokerage, has added its voice to the growing number of analysts expressing skepticism about the housing market’s future. As the market continues to grapple with a series of

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Freddie Mac Reports Mixed Fortunes: Reduced Delinquency but Rising Multifamily Distress

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Freddie Mac Reports Mixed Fortunes: Reduced Delinquency but Rising Multifamily Distress In the ever-fluctuating landscape of real estate finance, Freddie Mac, formally known as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, has recently released its latest quarterly report. The report paints a picture of mixed fortunes within the housing finance sector, highlighting both encouraging trends and

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Investor Home Purchases Soar to Record Heights in Recent Decades

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Investor Home Purchases Soar to Record Heights in Recent Decades The real estate market has witnessed a seismic shift over the past few decades, marked by a notable increase in property purchases by investors. This trend has reached record heights, driven by a combination of economic factors, evolving market dynamics, and strategic investment approaches. As

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Shrinking Home Flipping Profits Amid Dwindling Deals

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Shrinking Home Flipping Profits Amid Dwindling Deals The world of real estate, long seen as a barometer of economic vitality and a popular avenue for wealth generation, is experiencing a tectonic shift. The bustling market of home flipping, once a goldmine for savvy investors, is now showing signs of strain as profits dwindle and the

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Growing Risk: Homeowners Face Potential Losses in a Volatile Market

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Growing Risk: Homeowners Face Potential Losses in a Volatile Market In recent years, the global housing market has experienced unprecedented changes, driven by a complex interplay of economic factors, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. As homeowners navigate this increasingly volatile landscape, they must grapple with a new reality: the potential for significant financial losses.

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Are We on the Verge of a Housing Market Downturn?

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Are We on the Verge of a Housing Market Downturn? As the global economy continues to recover and adapt to the scars left by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are left wondering about the stability and future of the housing market. For some time now, the real estate sector has experienced an unprecedented boom, with home

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Are We on the Brink of a Housing Market Meltdown?

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Are We on the Brink of a Housing Market Meltdown? In recent months, discussions surrounding the state of the global housing market have intensified among economists, policymakers, and prospective homebuyers. The combination of fluctuating interest rates, economic uncertainties, and shifting market dynamics has raised a critical question: Are we on the brink of a housing

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An Increasing Number of Homeowners Are at Risk of Selling at a Loss

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In This Article There’s no need to pull the emergency parachute and sell all your real estate before prices fall further—at least in most parts of the country. According to a new report from real estate brokerage and listing site Redfin, almost 6% of today’s homeowners are at risk of losing money if they put

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